When: September 19 - 30
Where: 166 Ann Street, Brisbane, Australia 4000
Emulator will celebrate the importance that classic gaming (including 8 & 16 bit consoles and arcade machines) has brought to a generation of gamers. The event will also look to promote the gaming industry in Australia as well as connecting these developers to gamers. Furthermore the whole event will raise money for Starlight Foundation!
The events taking place at Emulator include:
An art exhibition that allows…
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